Comedian and 7x Emmy-winning comedy writer

Helping leaders and teams use humor to build trust, pitch better, and connect faster

Beth Sherman, a female motivational speaker with short, salt and pepper hair, in a black jacket giving a presentation, holding a remote, and smiling. There are blurred figures and objects in the foreground.

In today’s fast-moving business world, attention is short, trust is fragile, and most presentations fall flat. Beth Sherman teaches professionals how to use humor—not simply for laughs, but for connection, persuasion, and impact.

She translates the tools of comedy into actionable strategies that help teams engage audiences, pitch with personality, and lead with authenticity.

Beth has 30 years of experience as a comedian, performing on stages everywhere from Las Vegas to Iraq, and she’s a seven-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, with writing credits that include The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ellen, and the Academy Awards, where she’s written funny and engaging content for A-listers like Tom Hanks, Helen Mirren, and Queen Latifah.

Now Beth brings her vast creative experience to the business stage – delivering high-energy keynotes and masterclasses packed with laughter, insight and practical strategies. With a topic and style that draws delegates to the room and adds life to dry conferences, her talks equip audiences with a humor toolkit they can use to build rapport, diffuse tension, and communicate with clarity and confidence.

Beth’s talk was much more than entertaining; it was thought-provoking and highly practical. She managed to challenge conventional thinking while keeping the room laughing, engaged, and motivated.
— Pride in Leadership Conference

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Humor is an essential business tool

Understanding how to use humor and storytelling makes pitches and presentations more impactful and memorable, keeping prospects listening and receptive.

Laughter creates emotional connection, making customer-facing employees more likable and helping to build trust faster.

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With a topic and style that draws delegates to the room and adds life to dry events, Beth’s keynotes and training are perfect for:

  • Conferences

  • Sales kickoffs

  • Masterclasses

  • Retreats and away day experiences

  • All staff events

  • Lunch + learns

  • Remote team-building

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Beth Sherman, a female motivational speaker, presents on stage at a conference with screens displaying tips and event name "The BIG Conversation 2024." Audience in foreground.
Despite being the final session of our conference, Beth’s content and delivery attracted a full house and kept our delegates fully-engaged throughout.
— The Meetings Show

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Testimonials

Beth’s unique approach to blending humour with professional development resonated deeply with the audience.
— The Business Brilliance Awards
Despite being the final session of our conference AND conflicting with an England match in the Euros, Beth’s content and delivery attracted a full house and kept our delegates fully-engaged throughout.
— The Meetings Show
Beth’s talk was much more than entertaining; it was thought-provoking and highly practical. She managed to challenge conventional thinking while keeping the room laughing, engaged, and motivated.
— Pride In Leadership Conference
If you are looking for an inspirational, authentic, and funny keynote, look no further than Beth Sherman.
— Raleigh Educational Trust Annual Conference
Beth spoke to senior leaders in our peer mentoring program, and their feedback was overwhelmingly positive both for the value of her insights to their professional roles and the manner in which she delivered them.
— Aquilae

Listen to Beth’s podcast appearances